Fuel Pump: Service and Repair

FUEL PUMP

Explorer Sport Trac (Part 1):

Explorer Sport Trac (Part 2):

Explorer/Mountaineer (Part 1):

Explorer/Mountaineer (Part 2):

Exploded View

Special Tool(s):

Special Tool(s)







Removal

WARNING:
- Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
- When handling fuel, always observe fuel handling precautions and be prepared in the event of fuel spillage. Spilled fuel may be ignited by hot vehicle components or other ignition sources. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

NOTE: During the repair or replacement of fuel-related components, all liquid and vapor fuel openings must be capped, taped or otherwise appropriately protected to prevent the ingress of dirt or other contamination. All caps, tape and other protective materials must be removed prior to installation.

1. Remove the fuel tank pressure sensor.
2. Disconnect the fuel supply tube-to-fuel pump quick connect coupling.
3. Remove the fuel supply tube.







4. Using the special tool, remove the fuel pump locking ring.

5. NOTE: The fuel pump module must be handled carefully to avoid damage to the float arm and filter.

Remove the fuel pump module and the O-ring seal. Discard the O-ring seal.

Installation

1. NOTE: The fuel pump module must be handled carefully to avoid damage to the float arm and filter.

Install a new O-ring seal and the fuel pump module.







2. NOTE: The fuel pump module locking ring is a cam-type lock. Turn the locking ring until it stops and is locked in place.

Using the special tool, install the fuel pump module locking ring.

3. Install the fuel supply tube.
4. Connect the fuel supply tube-to-fuel pump quick connect coupling.
5. Install the fuel tank pressure sensor.